CPD & its decreasing trend: A questionnaire survey among dentists in Maharashtra

Abstract

The trend of cast partial dentures (CPD) is decreasing day by day. The aim of this survey was to know the deceleration about use of CPDs. Descriptive survey. This survey consist of eight questions regrading the use of CPDs by the dentists in Maharashtra which was sent to them through electronic communication. The reason behind the downtrend of CPDs is advanced treatment options such as implants, fixed partial dentures. Also, high fabrication cost and aesthetics are other factors responsible for it.